ZONG offers ‘Lahore Unlimited’ to Lahore

ZONG, the international brand of China Mobile, has launched Location Based Charging (LBC) ‘Lahore Unlimited’ in Lahore – a special promotion – to maximize benefits for ZONG subscribers in Lahore. ZONG is keen to provide its subscribers with dynamic and cost-effective benefits for their loyalty and with its bench-mark network quality in Lahore the ‘Lahore Unlimited’ is a wonderful solution for Lahoriites.

This is the first time that any mobile phone company has launched such a facility in Pakistan. ZONG’s LBC in Lahore is designed to effectively utilize ZONG network and expand its subscriber base. ZONG has introduced concentric layer technology – by further strengthening its facilities and already strong network quality in Lahore.

In order to subscribe for this ongoing promotion which starts from 13^th June, subscribers need to simply send a single SMS to subscribe to the service. The promotion has to be activated monthly and will be available on all packages. All calls to ZONG numbers will be covered by this promotion as well as all SMS to numbers on-and-off the ZONG network.

Salman Wassay, Head of Marketing, ZONG, while expressing his views said that ZONG is determined to add value to the lives of its subscribers by making it possible for them to remain in touch as often as they like.

“Providing our subscribers with the best possible rates, simplicity and a wide range of services is the hallmark of the ZONG philosophy. ‘Lahore Unlimited’ will make keeping in touch more affordable for subscribers in the city with anyone across the country,” says Salman Wassay. “We believe the city of Lahore has immense potential due to our existing subscriber base and our superior network quality.” No one in the cellular industry has offered this facility so far and we consider it an innovative gift for the subscriber of Lahore from ZONG.

At present this offer is valid for Lahore city and selected suburbs. Calls have to be made from within the area covered by the designated BTS sites while the normal tariff and other availed packages will be applied outside of the city. Only the calling subscriber needs to be in the locality while the recipient need only be a ZONG subscriber anywhere in Pakistan.

How to Activate:

All customers can avail Lahore unlimited offer, all they have to do is to send “lhr” to 522.

FAQs

Offer is valid on which packages?

Offer can be availed on all packages.

Is it possible to activate this service through 310?

No it is a subscription based service; it has to be activated by sending SMS

Can I subscribe monthly for this offer?

Yes, the subscription is on monthly basis

What is the starting date of the promotion?

Promotion is being launched from 13th June 2010.

What is the ending date for the promotion?

This will be an ongoing offer.

How long will this offer last?

This is an on going offer, till the company decides to close this offer.

Is this offer for ONNET Calls only or it includes OFFNET calls or SMS as well?

Offer valid for ON NET calls and offnet/ onnet SMS while it does not cover offnet calls.

If a customer is using Talk Free Package (Minutes Based) which offer will be availed first?

LBC offer has precedence over all other offers & free minutes.

Can customer simultaneously subscribe to 2 LBC offers:

No, customer can only subscribe to one LBC offer at a time, with last subscription being active one.

What is the difference between LBC-New cities and the prior launched LBC offers?

The concept is the same but the offer is different.

If sufficient balance is available after 24 hours will the offer automatically be re-subscribed for current customers or not?

Yes, customer will be automatically subscribed after 30 days, in case of low balance customer will get a SMS.

Monthly subscription charges are Rs. 199 are the charges inclusive or exclusive of taxes?

Taxes are separate i.e. Rs. 199+tax.

What are the charges of sending an SMS on 522?

Nil. No charges. The subscription charges of Rs.199/ month + tax will be deducted.

Will this offer be applicable in Lahore city only or its surrounding area as well?

This offer is valid for Lahore city and selected surroundings, for details you can check our website or call 310.

If a customer wants to unsubscribe the offer during the promo can do so?

Yes, he can do so by sending “unsub”.

To avail this offer after subscription is it mandatory for the customer to call from the locations defined or call can be made from any location of the city?

Calls have to be made from the respective city covered by the BTS sites which are included in the promo. Calls made outside these sites will be charged as per normal tariff.

Is there any time period defined during the month to avail this offer or it can be availed anytime in a month?

No, It can be availed anytime of month.

Is it mandatory that Party B number also subscribes to this offer?

No, the party B must be on Zong network.

Is it mandatory for Party B number to be in the defined locality to avail this offer?

No, only party A has to be in the locality.